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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Decent burst over short distances but not a standout physical trait. (conf 0.5)
Average straight-line pace for a modern central midfielder. (conf 0.5)
Comfortable turning in tight areas to escape pressure. (conf 0.5)
Covers ground reasonably across 90 minutes in a box-to-box role. (conf 0.45)
Control
Clean control under pressure typical of a technically schooled Swiss midfielder. (conf 0.55)
Can carry the ball through midfield lines but not a primary dribbler. (conf 0.5)
Modest frame limits his ability to hold off stronger defensive midfielders. (conf 0.45)
Capable of driving shots from distance with a clean strike. (conf 0.5)
Distribution
Reliable circulation passer who links play through the middle third. (conf 0.55)
Can switch play but not renowned as a elite range passer. (conf 0.5)
Occasional delivery from wide areas but not a core part of his game. (conf 0.4)
Shows good awareness to find teammates in advanced pockets. (conf 0.55)
Chance threat
Chips in occasional goals but is not a natural goalscorer. (conf 0.45)
Generally sensible about when to shoot from midfield. (conf 0.45)
Makes intelligent late runs into the box when the situation allows. (conf 0.45)
Has taken set pieces at club level without being a standout specialist. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Slight build makes aerial duels a weaker part of his profile. (conf 0.4)
Competes adequately in midfield battles at Bundesliga level. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Engages in coordinated pressing schemes typical of German top-flight sides. (conf 0.45)
Not primarily a ball-winner, more effective in build-up phases. (conf 0.4)
Reasonable discipline in shape but lacks elite defensive instincts. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Generally calm on the ball when given time to pick a pass. (conf 0.5)
Solid game understanding for a player still establishing himself in Germany. (conf 0.5)
Puts in consistent effort without being an outlier in intensity. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
Has dealt with spells on the sidelines that disrupted his development. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Mid-20s midfielder still trying to re-establish top-level form after a difficult Rennes spell. (conf 0.45)
Known within Swiss and German football circles but not broadly famous. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Fabian Rieder is a Swiss central midfielder now with FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga, known for tidy technique, composure on the ball, and an eye for progressive passing between the lines. He emerged as a highly-rated prospect at BSC Young Boys before a move to Stade Rennais in Ligue 1 that did not fully take off, leading to loan spells in Germany. At Augsburg he is looking to rebuild momentum as a creative presence in central midfield.
Developed through BSC Young Boys' academy and became a regular for the first team in the Swiss Super League.
Transferred to Stade Rennais in Ligue 1 in 2023.
Had a loan spell in the Bundesliga at VfB Stuttgart before joining FC Augsburg.
Has represented Switzerland at youth international level.